Built Environment Career Fair

Skyline with title Built Environment Career Fair

Employer Information

Friday, October 2, 2026, 10am-2pm
Great Hall, Coffman Memorial Union

  • Early bird registration deadline: August 15, 2026
  • Registration deadline: September 25, 2026
  • No refunds after September 4, 2026
  • Sponsorship deadline: August 1, 2026
  • Cancellation deadline: September 5, 2026

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Hiring for Full-Time or Internships in 2026-27?

Are you looking for talented and diverse students to work for your company who have training and expertise in Construction Management, Facilities Management, Architecture, Building Science, Civil Engineering, Interior Design and Landscape Architecture?

If you will be hiring for full-time or internships for the 2026-27 year, register now to attend this InterCollegiate Career Fair and meet over 300 students from the upper Midwest Schools of Construction Management and these allied programs.

Event Details

About

The Career Fair attracts students from the upper Midwest region schools of Construction Management, including Minnesota State University Mankato, Minnesota State University Moorhead, Dunwoody Institute of Technology, University of Wisconsin Stout, Iowa State University, University of Northern Iowa, South Dakota State University, North Dakota State University, St. Cloud State University, University of Wisconsin Platteville, and, of course, the University of Minnesota. 

You can expect to meet students from these participating schools in the areas of: Construction Management, Facilities Management, Architecture, Building Science, Engineering, Interior Design and Landscape Architecture.

Schedule

Schedule for the Fair

TimeEvent
9-10amCheck-in, Set-up
10am-2pmCareer Fair 
11:30am-1:30pmLunch for Employers, Faculty & Advisors
2-2:30pmCareer Fair closes, take down displays
Registration

Registration Information

Registration Deadline: September 25, 2026
No refunds after September 4, 2026

Early Bird Registration Fees: (Ends August 15, 2026; add $50 for registration after August 15)

  • Private Industry: $500/table
  • Government: $300/table
  • Nonprofit/Association: $200/table

The registration fee includes: a 6-foot x 30" rectangular table with two chairs, parking, and lunch for up to two representatives. If you plan to send more than two representatives the cost is $75 for each additional person.

Employers are asked to bring their own tablecloth or skirting, and table signage. Floor signage may be used if it is not oversized and will not impact traffic flow.

Register today as we sold out early last year!

Register for the Fair

Sponsorship

Sponsorship Opportunities

Deadline: August 1, 2026 (to be included in all promotional materials)

Gold Level $2,000​

Includes registration fee (6-foot table) and Gold Level Sponsorship. Booth located in sponsorship aisle of the Career Fair, company logo in the Employer Profile book, Company logo on Handshake, posters, reminder emails + Candidate Prep Materials. Sponsors will be invited to participate in our Career Fair Prep Session on October 1.

Silver Level: $1,500

Includes registration fee (6-foot table) and Silver Level Sponsorship. Booth located in sponsorship aisle of the Career Fair, company logo in the Employer Profile book, Company logo on Handshake, posters and reminder emails to students.

Confirmation

After your registration is approved, you will receive an email confirmation with an invoice and information about the career fair schedule, directions and parking. Your registration is not confirmed until payment has been received.

Questions and Contact Information

Email or call Ariana Zarling at [email protected] or 612-624-9421.